The Cozy Small Town in South Carolina That Comes Alive Under a Blanket of Snow

Did you know that South Carolina has several destinations for winter fun? With the state experiencing record growth in recent months, some of you newbies to our state may be under the assumption that you'll never see snow here. So I am sure you’ve asked the question: Does it snow in SC? The answer is...yes! And while it is true that snow is a rare sight around much of the state, some areas do see more of it than others. That's right!

Even if you've moved to our coastal region, you still could see snow there on occasion. But don't pack up and move back just yet! There are plenty of years with none of it at all in those areas during the winter in South Carolina. In contrast, our mountainous upstate receives an average of six to eight inches each year, and one tiny town in particular known as Long Creek comes alive when it snows with magical winter scenes and fun activities! It’s one of our favorite winter towns in South Carolina, and a perfect destination for wintertime adventures. 

Long Creek is a tiny South Carolina town of less than 100 people (as of 2020), located in the northwestern corner of the state very close to the Georgia border in Oconee County. I absolutely love tiny towns like this as they are always brimming with charm and are great destinations to escape the fast pace of everyday life. Not to mention that you meet the kindest folks who give new meaning to southern hospitality. There are several places that you must check out during the winter, especially if you're an outdoor enthusiast - you'll love it here.

Wildwater Chattooga, a top-rated rafting and canopy tours company is located in Long Creek and offers white water rafting on the Chattooga River, zipline canopy tours, and lodging. The Brown House is the activity check-in center for Wildwater Chattooga. Lodging options available at Wildwater Chattooga include cabins, glamping yurts, and this adorable birdhouse-style treehouse, a cozy place to stay in the winter with beautiful views of the snow if you happen to be here during a time of snowfall!

Also in Long Creek, you can visit a charming farm, Chattooga Belle Farm. Parts of the farm are closed during the winter season, but not its distillery and hardware store, which carries sleds! The bistro on the farm hosts an annual Valentine's dinner but is closed otherwise during the cold season for fun winter activities. It does offer delicious hot chocolate if you visit during other times of the year or for dinner. You can even camp on this farm either at one of the RV sites, a primitive camping site, or stay overnight in the lake house, cabin, one of the tiny homes, or the glamping tent.

If you're an outdoor enthusiast, then you're in for a frosty treat. The Long Creek area is home to several beautiful waterfalls, which look like a scene out of the movie Frozen during colder periods of time! Talk about a true winter wonderland! Just be careful and exercise caution when hiking to experience these beautiful sights, as it obviously will be quite slippery after freezing temperatures and snowy or icy conditions. Don't skip out on seeing Brasstown Falls or Opossum Creek Falls, they're the prettiest cascades in the area especially during the colder weather.

Plan to spend some time this winter in this beautiful part of South Carolina! Long Creek might be a small community, but this town is packed with lots of things to do, especially during the colder season - making it one of the best winter towns in South Carolina.

What's your favorite winter activity? Would you visit a town like Long Creek for a cozy winter getaway? We hope so! Want more winter fun? Read on to discover some more of the snowiest places in South Carolina.